1. An orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
   - provitamin A, carotin 
2. Yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants

Derived forms: carotenes

Type of: carotenoid, provitamin

Encyclopedia: Carotene

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